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Buford High School CURRICULUM CALENDAR

COURSE: Introduction to Graphic Communications

SEMESTER: Fall 2012

TEACHER(S): Jeff Ayers

WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STANDARDS

(CCGPS, GPS, AP)

Week 1 Friday, 8/3 Introduction to the class.


(CCGPS, GPS, AP)

Week 2 Monday, 8/6 Unit 1 - The Importance of Communication (5 Hrs.) This unit includes activities for the orientation, overview, and history of graphic communications. Students will identify key developments and individuals relating to the history of graphics and design. They will explore the emerging trends and technology of the industry, as well as, examine the elements of the business cycle. To complete the unit, students will explore different print processes.

• Identify graphic design’s impact on society.

• Exam the elements of the business cycle.

• Identify the major printing processes.

• Create a historical timeline. • Write a research paper.

• Class project: Unit Vocabulary • Partner Project: Graphics Timeline • Class Project: The Business Cycle • Class Project: Printing Processes • Individual project: Graphic Communications Impact on Society Research Paper • Unit Exam: Orientation, Overview, and History of Graphic Communications Lesson

Lesson 1 - The Importance of Communication

ACCT-IGD-2 ACCT-IGD-4 ACCT-IGD-20

GPS Academic Standards: ELA10RL4 ELA10RL5 ELA10RC4 ELA10W3 ELA10LSV1 ELA 10Rl2 .

National / Local Standards / Industry / ISTE: IGC:A:1 IGC:A:2 IGC:A:3 IGC:A:4 IGC:A:5 IGC:A:6



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IGC:A:7 IGC:A:8

Tuesday, 8/7 Unit 1 Lesson 2 - : Explanation & History of Graphic Communications

Wednesday, 8/8 Unit 1 Lesson 3 - The Impact of Graphic Communications

Thursday, 8/9 Unit 1 Lesson 4 - The Graphic Communications Business Cycle

Friday, 8/10 Unit1 Lesson 5 - Print Processes, Unit 1 Assessment


(CCGPS, GPS, AP)

Week 3 Monday, 8/13 Unit – 2 Careers (5hrs.) This unit includes lessons to identify careers in the Graphic Communications and Design industry. Students will explore the different careers available in the field of graphic communications and the design industry. Students will identify key developments and individuals relating to the history of the graphics and design industry and explore emerging trends and technologies

•Appreciate different careers available in the field of graphic communications and the design industry.

•Recognize key developments and individuals relating to the history of the graphics and design industry and explore emerging trends and technologies.

•Comprehend the history of printing and graphic design and explain its effects on the print/design industry and society. •Understand interpersonal and employability skills required for employability and job retention in the work place

Identify different careers available in the field of graphic communications and the design industry.

•Identify the certificates, diplomas, and degrees available. •Compare and contrast careers in graphics and design, along withtheir education, training requirements, and salary ranges. •Describe the development of the printing industry. •Identify persons with major contributions to the field of graphic design. •Outline the history of printing and graphic design and explain its effects on the print/design industry and society

LESSON 1: CAREERS IN GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS AND DESIGN

ACCT-IGD-1 ACCT-IGD-2

GPS Academic Standards: ELA10W2 ELA10W3. ELA10Rl2 ELA10RL4. ELA10RL5 ELA10RC4. ELA10W3 ELA10LSV1

PrintED Introduction to Graphic Communications: A. Introduction 1. Identify and list major occupations in the graphic arts



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and describe the basic training needed for each. 2. Identify the types of major companies that employ people with graphic communications skills.

Tuesday, 8/14 Unit 2 LESSON 1: CAREERS IN GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS AND DESIGN

Wednesday8/15 Unit 2 LESSON 2: HISTORY OF THE GRAPHICS AND DESIGN INDUSTRY

Thursday, 8/16 Unit 2 LESSON 2: HISTORY OF THE GRAPHICS AND DESIGN INDUSTRY

Friday, 8/17 Unit2 LESSON 3: EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - Unit 3 Assessment


(CCGPS, GPS, AP)

Week 4 Monday, 8/20 Unit 3 Design & Illustration (5 hrs.) - This unit includes lessons to identify basic design techniques and to introduce vector based software tools and uses. Students will learn about historical artists, terms related to the elements and principles of art and design, and specific tools of illustration such as page setup, tools, palettes, layers, windows, shapes, lines, etc

Understand how principles of design relate to the graphics industry.

Understand how historical artists can influence design and illustration.

Identify and demonstrate the basic capabilities of a vector based software application.

Engage in the development of a basic entry level skill using vector based software.

Utilizes the Pen Tool, Layers, Symbols, Shapes, Lines and various tools in vector based software.

Create and edit Bezier paths

Place a scanned image into a vector based software application.

Change the fill and line color of an object.

Resize images proportionally.

Save the file in an appropriate file type and to the correct location.

PrintED Introduction to Graphic Communications: C. Digital File Preparation 1. Identify various software applications and uses. 2. Describe the difference between a raster image and a vector graphic. D. Image Capture


CTAE Focus Standards: CTAE-FS-1 CTAE-FS-3 CTAE-FS-4 .

National / Local Standards / Industry / ISTE: PrintED Introduction to Graphic Communications: C. Digital File Preparation



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3. Explain and identify the difference between line art and continuous tone originals.

PrintED Digital File Preparation:

A. Orientation 2. Identify and list the basic principles of design (i.e. unity, contrast, page proportions, balance, etc.) 7. Describe each of the following: word processing, illustration, image editing, and page layout software.

Image Capture 10. Identify high/low resolution images. E. Illustration 1. Demonstrate the use of keyboard shortcuts/menus and explain why they are used. 2. Create a design appropriate for a given job using a graphics program. 3. Create a design using tints and fills for a given job using a graphics program. 5. Trace a drawing/photograph using a graphics program. 6. Edit an existing piece of electronic clip art

• LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO VECTOR BASED SOFTWARE & DESIGN (Illustrator)

D. Image Capture

B. Orientation D. Image Capture

E. Illustration

Tuesday, 8/21 Unit 3 LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO VECTOR BASED SOFTWARE & DESIGN

Wednesday, 8/22 Unit 3 LESSON 2: PEN TOOL INTRODUCTION AND BASIC SHAPES

Thursday, 8/23 Unit 3 LESSON 3: USE OF THE PEN TOOL

Friday, 8/24 Unit3 LESSON 3: USE OF THE PEN TOOL – Unit 3 Assessment



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(CCGPS, GPS, AP)

Week 5 Monday, 8/27 Unit 4 Safety and Health (5

hrs)

Students will have to explain and demonstrate safety procedures in the field of graphic communications and design, identify required personal protection equipment, and identify professional and environmental issues. It maintains a balance between a traditional assessment of student mastery through a Safety Test and hands-on demonstrations of safety.

• Locations of and proper use of fire safety equipment.

• List safety rules used in the typical graphic communications company.

• Types, uses of and storage of personal protective equipment used in the graphic communications industry.

• Identify the safety color code. • Know the proper way to groom

and dress to be able to function safely around printing, binding and finishing equipment.

•Read and interpret MSDS (Material safety data sheet) provided with chemicals used in the Graphic Communication and Design lab. •Properly handle and store flammable and/or hazardous chemicals used in the Graphic Communication and Design lab. •Read, interpret, and follow instructions on warning labels.

Students will explain and demonstrate how to operate equipment in a safe manner. a) Identify safety features. b) Describe proper personal protection equipment needed. c) Read and interpret equipment operating instructions.

Sample Tasks:

• Develop a list of required personal protection equipment. • List rules for operating basic equipment. • Design a poster describing safety rules.

Students will identify safety and health procedures utilized in the classroom/lab environment. a) Identify location of safety and first aid equipment. b) Identify procedures for emergency situations. c) Identify procedures for handling hazardous and combustible materials (MSDS, OSHA). d) Describe OSHA, MDSD, and EPA. e) Describe Lockout and Tagout. f) Explain Right to Know. PrintED Introduction to Graphic Communications: B.Environmental Health, Safety and First Aid: 1-12

ACCT-IGD-6. ACCT-IGD-7

GPS Academic Standards: ELA10W2 ELA10W3 ELA10RL5 ELA10RC4 . ELA10LSV1

National / Local Standards / Industry / ISTE: PrintED Introduction to Graphic Communications: B.Environmental Health, Safety and First Aid: 1-12



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LESSON 1: So, who around here is safe? An Introduction to Safety

Tuesday, 8/28 Unit 4 LESSON 2: Introduction to OSHA and EPA

Wednesday, 8/29 Unit 4 LESSON 3: Red Hot! Fire Safety in the Graphic Communication Industry

Thursday, 8/30 Unit 4 LESSON 4: Design a Safety Poster Unit 4 - Assessment

Friday, 8/31 Professional Learning (Early Release)


(CCGPS, GPS, AP)

Week 6

Benchmark #1

Monday, 9/3 Labor Day Holiday

Tuesday, 9/4 Unit 5 - Basic Math and Measurement - At the end of this unit students should be able to perform numerous tasks that relate directly to success in the graphics industry. Each student should be able to understand how math applies to every aspect of the graphic communications and design and be able complete tasks that are essential to his or her success.

•Understanding basic math operations and measurement conversions are vital to being a successful graphic designer. •Being able to effectively estimate job costs will yield maximum value and savings of materials. •Multiple measurement systems including inches and pica are used in the field of graphics. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, with and without a calculator. Use a standard ruler and a metric ruler to measure. •Add, subtract, multiply, and divide

a) Calculate price of materials used in commercial jobs. b) Determine substrate quantities needed and their costs. c) Establish additional equipment overhead, physical plant, time, labor, waste management, shipping costs, and projected profit margin. d) Determine size, weight, quantities, type, and amount of paper necessary for fulfilling a job order. e) Investigate efficient production methods to minimize paper waste during jobs. f) Appraise different printing imposition techniques for maximum value and saving of materials. g)Examine and construct documents with multiple measurement systems used in the field (including inches and picas). h)Select and use appropriate type composition techniques involving leading, tracking, kerning, scaling, and aligning based on job particulars. i) Understand and accurately execute measurement conversions. LESSON 1: Basic Math and Measurement


GPS Academic Standards: MM2P1 MM3P2 MM2P3 MM2P5 MM4A9 MM3P1



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fractions. •Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals, with and without a calculator. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers with and without a calculator to complete graphic communications- related math problems. •Learn to use many different measuring devices to do graphic communications- related measurements that will be encountered while performing tasks required for success in the graphics and printing industry. •Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and decimals with and without a calculator to complete graphics-related math problems. •Use English and Printer’s system of measurement to measure length

Wednesday, 9/5 Unit 5 LESSON 2: Reading a Ruler

Thursday, 9/6 Unit 5 LESSON 4: Reading a Ruler

Friday, 9/7 Career Tech Benchmarks



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(CCGPS, GPS, AP)

Week 7 Monday, 9/10 Unit 5 LESSON 3: Printer’s System of Measurement

Tuesday, 9/11 Unit 5 LESSON 4: Calculating Job Costs Unit Assesment

Wednesday, 9/12 Unit 6 - Page Layout (4hrs. 40 min.) This unit includes lessons on page layout and basic math and measurement for graphic communications. Students will understand how design is affected by math and how math can save money.

Page layout involves more than a pretty design. Students must have a working knowledge of math and measurement to produce the design. Students will understand how math, measurement, and page layout work together: Can math effect design?

• What is type formatting? • Why does math affect my design? • Why does estimating save money? • Solve basic math and measurement

problems. • Identify basic pre-press and output

operations Identify typographic concepts.

Estimate job costs. • Apply typographic concepts. • Analyze pre-press & output operations. • Design a page.

LESSON 1: Basic Math and Measurement for Graphic Communications

ACCT-IGD-8 ACCT-IGD-11 ACCT-IGD-12 ACCT-IGD-13

GPS Academic Standards: MM2P1 MM3P2. MM2P3. MM2P5. ELA10LSV1, MM4A9

IGC: A:13 Introduction to Graphic Communications; A. Orientation IGC: I : 1 to 4 (Introduction to Graphic Communication; I. Measurement) DFP:C:1, 3, 4, 7, 10 (Digital File Prep, C. Page Layout)

Thursday, 9/13 Unit 6 LESSON 2: Formatting Text in a Page Layout Program

Friday, 9/14 Unit 6 LESSON 3: Business Card Design



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(CCGPS, GPS, AP)

Week 8 Monday, 9/17 Unit 6 LESSON 3: Business Card Design

Tuesday, 9/18 Unit 6 LESSON 4: Pre-Press & Output Operations - Assessment

Wednesday, 9/19 Career Tech Performance Essay

Thursday, 9/20 Unit 7 - Introduction to

Typography (5 hrs. 20 min.)

This unit includes lessons to identify and apply typographic and design concepts. Students will explore the origins of type by examining the evolution of letterforms and evaluate the function of typeface design in a variety of media applications.

Understand how:

Typography plays an important role in how the document and information is perceived by the audience.

Different font families evoke different tones and moods.

Typography is used to create different relationships between/among different types of information.

Legibility of body text size varies for different audiences.

Left aligned text is the most readable text.

Contrasting display and body type

Measure type sizes leading using a type gauge and line gauge. Choose the appropriate fonts, type sizes, leading, type alignment and kerning in the page layout software.

Identify appropriate measurements for type size, leading , kerning, etc. • Select and use appropriate type composition techniques.

Identify the evolution of typography. Identify current trends in typography. Identify major typestyles and methods of type alignment. LESSON 1: Introduction to Typography


GPS Academic Standards: MM2P5 MM2P1 ELA10W2 ELA 10Rl2 ELA10RL4 ELA10W3



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adds interest to the document Friday, 9/21 Unit 7 LESSON 2: Parts of a Type Character


(CCGPS, GPS, AP)

Week 9 Monday, 9/24 Unit 7 LESSON 3: Origins of Type

Tuesday, 9/25 Unit 7 LESSON 4: Typeface Design – Unit Assessment

Wednesday, 9/26 Unit 8 - Elements and Principles of Design (10 hrs.) This unit includes lessons on identifying, understanding, and demonstrating the use of basic elements and principles of design.

Students will identify the five elements incorporated in basic graphic designs and will understand the application of effective color usage. Students will identify and demonstrate page layout terminology Define basic terminology related to the elements and principles of design.

Explain the difference between primary, secondary, and complimentary colors. Explain the difference between CMYK, RGB, spot, process, and pantone colors.

Demonstrate presentation and communication skills

Students will identify the five elements incorporated in basic graphic designs and will understand the application of effective color usage. Students will identify and demonstrate page layout terminology.

a) Identify the utilization of the five elements of line, shapes, mass, texture, and color as they apply to basic design. b) Understand the difference between primary, secondary, and complimentary colors.

c) Define CMYK and RGB and understand the difference between them and when to use them

Identify and demonstrate use of basic design principles.

LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN


GPS Academic Standards: ELA10C2 ELA10RC3 ELA10LSV1 ELA10LSV2.c T.ELA10LSV3.15 T.ELA10LSV3.18 PrintED Digital File Preparation:

C. Orientation 1. Identify and list the basic principles of design (i.e., unity, contrast, page proportions, balance, etc.) 2. Identify basic



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Implement elements and principles of design

process color principles and kinds of four-color printing.

Thursday, 9/27 Unit 8 LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

Friday, 9/28 Unit 8 LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN


(CCGPS, GPS, AP)

Week 10 Monday, 10/1 Unit 8 LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

Tuesday, 10/2 Unit 8 LESSON 2: COLOR

Wednesday, 10/3 Unit 8 LESSON 2: COLOR

Thursday, 10/4 Unit 8 LESSON 3: DESIGN PRINCIPLES ASSIGNMENT AND AD CRITIQUE

Friday, 10/5 Unit 8 LESSON 3: DESIGN PRINCIPLES ASSIGNMENT AND AD CRITIQUE


(CCGPS, GPS, AP)

Week 11

Benchmark #2

Monday, 10/8 Unit 8

Tuesday, 10/9 Unit 8 LESSON 3: DESIGN PRINCIPLES ASSIGNMENT AND AD CRITIQUE - Unit 8 Assessment

Wednesday, 10/10

Thursday, 10/11 Unit 9 - Introduction to Digital

File Prep (3 hrs.)

A good knowledge of different digital file formats and how to use

Students will be able to:

List common computer platforms and graphics software.




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This unit introduces the students to various digital files formats they may encounter as they proceed through the course and pathway.

them with various graphics programs is essential to studying graphic design.

Identify different digital file formats

Name files correctly.

Produce different file formats from a single image.

Name files correctly.

Produce different file formats from a single image.

LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL FILE FORMAT


GPS Academic Standards: MM3P5:

Students will represent mathematics in multiple ways.

MM3A3: Students will solve a variety of equations and inequalities. MM4A10: Students will understand and use vectors.

ELA10RL5: The student acquires new vocabulary in each content area and uses it correctly.

ELA10W3: The student uses research and technology to support writing.

Friday, 10/12 Unit 9 LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL FILE FORMAT


(CCGPS, GPS, AP)

Week 12 Monday, 10/15 Professional Learning Day (Student Holiday)



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Tuesday, 10/16 Fall Holiday

Wednesday, 10/17 Unit 9 LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL FILE FORMAT – Unit 9 Assessment

Thursday, 10/18 Professional Learning (Early Release)

Friday, 10/19 Homecoming (Early Release)


(CCGPS, GPS, AP)

Week 13 Monday, 10/22 Unit 10 - Introduction to

Graphic Output Processes

(20 hrs.)

This unit includes lessons on the five major printing processes: Gravure, offset lithography, letterpress, digital printing, and specialty printing processes. Students will be able to compare the pros and cons of the five processes and determine when to use each of the different methods. Students will produce notepads and package them for delivery to the customer

Students will explore the different print processes. Students will explore the different electronic imaging processes. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking: Learners define and solve problems, and use problem-solving and improvement methods and tools Information Technology Applications: Learners use multiple information technology devices to access, organize, process, transmit, and communicate information. Systems:

Learners understand a variety of organizational structures and functions. Leadership and Teamwork: Learners apply leadership and teamwork skills in collaborating with others to

accomplish organizational goals and objectives. LESSON 1: Introduction to Graphic Output Processes

ACCT-IGD-20 ACCT-IGD-21 CTAE-FS-4 CTAE-FS-5 CTAE-FS-6 CTAE-FS-8

GPS Academic Standards: ELA10RL5 ELA 10Rl2 ELA10LSV1

National / Local Standards / Industry / ISTE:

PrintED Introduction to Graphic

Communications: D. Introduction 4, 5, 6, 7,

8, 11 C. Digital File Prep 8



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G. Press Operations 1, 2 H. Bindery 3, 7

PrintED Digital File Preparation:

A. Orientation 8, 9, 11 C. Page Layout 1

E. Illustration 2

PrintED Offset Press Operation (If Offset press is used to produce notepads):

A. 1, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 38

Tuesday, 10/23 Unit10 LESSON 1: Introduction to Graphic Output Processes

Wednesday, 10/24 Unit10 LESSON 2: “GOLDS” Five Main Types of Printing Processes

Thursday, 10/25 Unit10 LESSON 3: “GOLDS” Five Main Types of Printing Processes Poster

Friday, 10/26 Unit10 LESSON 4: Design and Produce a One Color Notepad


(CCGPS, GPS, AP)

Week 14 Monday, 10/29 Unit10 LESSON 4: Design and Produce a One Color Notepad

Tuesday, 10/30 Unit10 LESSON 4: Design and Produce a One Color Notepad

Wednesday, 10/31 Unit10 LESSON 4: Design and Produce a One Color Notepad

Thursday, 11/1 Unit10 LESSON 4: Design and Produce a One Color Notepad



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Friday, 11/2 Unit10 LESSON 4: Design and Produce a One Color Notepad – Unit 10 Assessment


(CCGPS, GPS, AP)

Week 15 Monday, 11/5 Unit 11 - Ethics This unit includes lessons on ethics as they relate to graphics and design. Students will explore the meanings of plagiarism and fair use. Students will use their knowledge to create a poster that explains how copyright laws affect the graphics industry.

Ethical use of Graphics is imperative to the Graphical Designer and the Graphical Industry

Students will:

Define copyright.

Explain plagiarism and fair use.

Cite artwork sources.

Use others’ artwork according to “fair use” rules.

Create examples explaining plagiarism and fair use. LESSON 1: Ethics in the Graphics Industry

ACCT-IGD-3

GPS Academic Standards: ELA10W3 ELA10LSV1

Tuesday, 11/6 Unit 11 LESSON 1: Ethics in the Graphics Industry

Wednesday, 11/7 Unit 12 - Major Printing Processes

In this unit, students will explore the different printing processes used in the graphics and printing industry

The student will

The substrate, volume, pattern, repeated and fingerprint are used to identify the printing process. Knowing the differences in the processes enables one to make a good decision when selecting a process for a job

Identify the different print processes.

Identify the steps in making an image using one process.

The student will be able to create a poster identifying the major printing processes

LESSON 1: Major Printing Processes

ACCT-IGD-20

GPS Academic Standards:

ELA10RL5 ELA 10Rl2 ELA10LSV1



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Thursday, 11/8 Unit 12 LESSON 1: Major Printing Processes

Friday, 11/9 Unit 12 LESSON 2: Major Printing Processes Poster


(CCGPS, GPS, AP)

Week 16

Benchmark #3

Monday, 11/12 Unit 12 LESSON 2: Major Printing Processes Poster

Tuesday, 11/13 Unit 12 LESSON 2: Major Printing Processes Poster – Unit 12 Assessment

Wednesday, 11/14 Career Tech Benchmark

Thursday, 11/15 Unit 13 - File Management (5 hrs.)

The student will understand file management and file formats

The students will be able to: •Identify image file formats. •Recognize support files

The student will create a folder structure to organize documents along with all support files (including client original files, fonts, links, etc.).

Create folder structure to organize documents along with all support files (including client original files, fonts, links, etc.).

b) Identify file formats used in industry: native/default format; meta files (files that contain fonts, raster and vector information, example: wmf, pdf, eps); and generic (example: tif, jpg, gif, and txt).

LESSON 1: File Management and File Formats

ACCT-GDP-10

GPS Academic Standards: ELA9RC3:

Friday, 11/16 Unit 13 LESSON 1: File Management and File Formats


(CCGPS, GPS, AP)

Week 17 Monday, 11/26 Unit 13 LESSON 2: Understanding File Formats

Tuesday, 11/27 Unit 13 LESSON 2: Understanding File Formats



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Wednesday, 11/28 Unit 13 LESSON 3: Understanding Proper File Management – Unit 13 Assessment

Thursday, 11/29 Unit 14 - Color Theory (5 hrs.) This unit includes lessons on exploring color and how color impacts the creative strategy of a project.

Students will interpret and apply color models through graphic manipulations. Students will identify the output issues involving color and demonstrate the proper usage

The student will: 1.Understand color and the variety of methods it can be applied. 2.Understand how color impacts the creative strategy of a project. 3.Understand effective use of black and white (one color) design. 4.Understand color models through graphic manipulations. 5.Understand the output issues involving color and demonstrate the proper usage.

The 6.Identify explore color and the

variety of methods can be applied. 7.Describe how color impacts the creative strategy of a project. 8.Describe monochromatic, limited chromatic, and full color solutions to solve design problems. 9.Identify color models 10.Describe the development and current standards of color technology 11.Identify the output issues involving color

Students will interpret and apply color models through graphic manipulations LESSON 1: COLOR THEORY

ACCT-GDP-1 ACCT-GDP-2 ACCT-GDP-3

GPS Academic Standards: ELA9LSV2. S2CS5 SKCS4 S8CS9 MKG3 SKP1



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12.Understand output devices and which is appropriate according to job description.

Friday, 11/30 Unit 14 LESSON 1: COLOR THEORY


(CCGPS, GPS, AP)

Week 18 Monday, 12/3 Unit 14 LESSON 2: Color Harmony

Tuesday, 12/4 Unit 14 LESSON 3: How to Work with Color

Wednesday, 12/5 Unit 14 LESSON 4: Creating a Digital Color Wheel

Thursday, 12/615 Unit 15 - Branding and Corporate Identity (6hrs.) This unit focuses on advertising and branding. In this unit the students will gain insight as to how important branding is to a product

Students will: 1.List things to consider when creating an advertisement. 2.Describe graphic design principles

1.Improve sketching. 2.Improve skill in Indesign, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator. 3.Create original soda can and cereal box designs. 4.Think creatively

LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO BRANDING

ACCT-GDP-4 ACCT-GDP-5 ACCT-GDP-6 ACCT-GDP-7 ACCT-GDP-8

GPS Academic Standards: ELA4LSV2 ELA10RL ELA11LSV. ELA10LSV1.

CTAE Foundation Standards: CTAE-FS-3 CTAE-FS-



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CTAE-FS-9 CTAE-FS-11

Friday, 12/7 Unit 15 LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO BRANDING


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Week 19 Monday, 12/10 Unit 15 LESSON 2: Cereal Box Design

Tuesday, 12/11 Unit 15 LESSON 2: Cereal Box Design

Wednesday, 12/13 Unit 15 LESSON 2: Cereal Box Design

Thursday, 12/14 Unit 15 Unit 15 Assessment

Friday, 12/15 Final review


(CCGPS, GPS, AP)

Week 20 Monday, 12/17 Semester Exams (Benchmark #4) - 7th

Tuesday, 12/18 Semester Exams (Benchmark #4) - 1st and 2

nd

Wednesday, 12/19 Semester Exams (Benchmark #4) - 3rd

and 4th

Thursday, 12/20 Semester Exams (Benchmark #4) - 5th

and 6th

Friday, 12/21 Professional Learning Day

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COURSE: Introduction to Graphic Communications SEMESTER ...bhsayers.weebly.com/uploads/5/0/1/0/5010975/ayers... · Week 1 Friday, 8/3 Introduction to the class. WEEK DAY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES